DY8 — STOURBRIDGE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DY8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DY8 is £297,862, which is 11% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Property values in DY8 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in DY8 have risen 15.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£428,607	514
Semi-detached	£265,996	848
Terraced	£235,949	484
Flat	£148,881	383
All types	£297,862	2306

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DY8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 59.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DY8 has a crime rate well 27% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

25.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

3.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

5.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

3.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

11.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in DY8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DY8 has 20 schools within or near its boundaries, including 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Brook Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
The Ridge Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Amblecote Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Ashwood Park Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Belle Vue Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

331,930

Population

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

29.0%

Private rent

12.0%

Social rent

19.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DY8 are 366.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

366.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DY8 is collected by Dudley. The Band D rate is £1,844/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

DY8 — STOURBRIDGE

Area Summary

DY8 (STOURBRIDGE) offers property prices near the national average (£297,862), low crime (27% below national average), 20 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (366 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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DY7

STOURBRIDGE

£442K

▲ 18.2% YoY

DY9

STOURBRIDGE

£385K

▲ 0.5% YoY

DY10

KIDDERMINSTER

£314K

▲ 7.5% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DY8?

The average house price in DY8 (STOURBRIDGE) is £297,862, based on 2306 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 4% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 15.0% over the past year.

Is DY8 a safe area to live?

Crime in DY8 is significantly below the national average (59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (25.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DY8?

There are 20 schools in or near DY8. 35% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in DY8?

Council tax in DY8 is collected by Dudley. The Band D rate is £1,844 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in DY8?

The average broadband download speed in DY8 is 366 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 91%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DY8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in DY8 are owner-occupied. 12% are privately rented and 19% are social housing. The total population is approximately 331,930.